About Andrii Baryshpolets
Andrii Baryshpolets is a highly skilled Grandmaster who has made a significant mark on the chess world, especially in blitz chess. Known for his razor-sharp tactics and speed, Andrii thrives in fast-paced games where his quick thinking and strategic depth shine. With an impressive track record and peak blitz rating reaching an astonishing 2793, he's not just playing chess—he's redefining blitz brilliance.
Playing Style
Andrii is a blitz aficionado, combining sharp tactical awareness with a strong endgame finesse. His games average around 66 moves when winning, showcasing endurance and precision even in rapid strikes. He boasts a comeback rate of nearly 72%, proving that even when losing a piece, Andrii doesn't throw in the towel easily.
- Preferred Time Control: Blitz
- Style Highlights: High endgame frequency, resilient mindset, and strategic depth.
- Typical Game Length: ~66 moves for wins
Notable Opening Repertoire
Andrii shows a robust and diverse opening repertoire, with particular strengths in classic queen's pawn structures as well as flexible flank openings:
- Queen's Gambit Declined (QGD): 3.Nf3 Nf6 – Strong performance with a win rate over 52%
- Queen's Pawn: London System – His secret weapon with a win rate surpassing 60%
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation – Solid and effective with a 55% win rate
- Reti: King's Indian Attack (KIA) – A favorite, especially in Bullet and Blitz games
Career Highlights & Stats
Throughout his career, Andrii has demonstrated excellent consistency and strength, especially in blitz:
- Over 2,200 wins in blitz games with a winning rate near 52%
- Peak blitz rating of 2793 (February 2020)
- Peak bullet rating of 2780, proving his speed on the board!
- Withstands pressure well, currently on a winning streak and a comeback rate of 71.86%
- Master of veterans’ openings but also adapts to surprises seamlessly
Unique Traits & Fun Facts
Beyond the stats, here's what makes Andrii a fascinating chess personality:
- Known for a surprisingly low early resignation rate (just 18%), because giving up isn’t in his dictionary
- Prefers to play between 7 AM and 11 AM where his win rate peaks, so maybe he’s an early bird taking down opponents before breakfast
- Has a psychologically impressive strength — very few tilt moments, shows great mental endurance
- Chess fanatics say his games feel like watching a lightning-fast wizard weaving spells with pawns and knights